San Lucas Solar Lights Arrives In Time For Christmas

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San Lucas Solar Lights Arrives In Time For Christmas

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December 20, 2024

San Lucas, one of the most remote villages in Toledo, has never had electricity—until now. Thanks to Plenty Belize International, in collaboration with the UNDP and other stakeholders, significant progress is being made in bringing solar energy to rural communities in the region. December 14, a solar energy project was inaugurated in Yalbac Village, providing 21 families with access to electricity just in time for Christmas. The organization continued its work in San Lucas and Lucky Strike, where they officially launched additional solar systems, allowing families to transition from traditional lamps and kerosene to sustainable, green energy.

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New Screw Worm Cases Detected In Toledo

PGTVOctober 24, 2025

A new type of screw worm has been discovered in Belize just a few months ago, and since then, cases have been reported not only in animals but also in humans. The situation has raised national concern, prompting alerts across the country. Recently, several new cases have emerged here in Punta Gorda Town, adding to...

Wil Maheia Represents Copalli Rum At Sustainability Conference In The US

PGTVOctober 24, 2025

Wil Maheia, Chief Sustainability Officer at Copalli Rum, attended a prominent conference this week at the University of Notre Dame. The event focuses on advancing sustainable food production and brings together companies committed to innovation and environmental responsibility across the entire food and agriculture value chain from raw materials to processing and final sales. ————————————————

Yemeri Grove Villagers Frustrated Over Ongoing Land Dispute

PGTVOctober 22, 2025

A few weeks ago, PGTV was called out to Yemeri Grove Village to highlight concerns over land being surveyed in the community. Following that report, the village chairman told us that the Minister of Natural Resources reached out to them. However, Saturday October 18th, we were called back to the village, where residents say they...

Southern Highway Marking Works Begin

PGTVOctober 22, 2025

A couple of months ago, during the opening of the Mike Espat Bridge, engineer from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing stated on record that the Southern Highway would soon be painted. Not long after, the Toledo East Area Representative also mentioned that the highway would be both painted and lighted. Well, we are...

Over 100 Graduate from UB Toledo Campus

PGTVOctober 21, 2025

Sunday, October 21st, more than 100 students graduated from the University of Belize Toledo Campus. The guest speaker for the ceremony was the Honorable Osmond Martinez, who delivered words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduates. The event featured live music from a steel band as the students proudly marched in, marking a joyful and...

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